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Best Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

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This Best Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe features soft roasted garlic blended into a rich buttery custard, generously coating fluffy Hawaiian rolls before baking to golden perfection. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley, this indulgent garlic bread is a perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

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Roasted Garlic:

  • 8–10 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

Garlic Butter Custard:

  • Roasted garlic from above
  • ½ cup butter, melted (113g)
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk (60g)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Assembly:

  • 12 King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sheet Rolls, kept in the full sheet form (or replace with a French baguette of similar size)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Chopped parsley and chili flakes for serving

Instructions

  1. Roasted Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix the peeled garlic cloves with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Transfer the mixture to a mini oven-safe pot with a lid or cover with foil, then bake for about 20 minutes until the garlic cloves are soft and golden. Mash the roasted garlic with a fork and set aside.
  2. Garlic Butter Custard: In a bowl, add the mashed roasted garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and chopped fresh parsley. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
  3. Prepare Bread: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Use a sharp knife to cut the full sheet of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the halves on a large baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the bread is lightly golden and crispy.
  4. Dip Bread in Custard: Pour the garlic butter custard into a larger pan. Carefully dip the baked bread halves into the custard, coating all sides well. Return the coated bread to the baking sheet.
  5. Bake Bread: Bake the custard-coated bread at 350°F (175°C) for 15-18 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  6. Add Cheese and Broil: Remove the bread from the oven and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Switch the oven setting to broil (grill). Broil the bread for about 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and golden brown on top.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the hot cheesy garlic bread. Slice and serve immediately while warm and gooey.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for the best roasted flavor and aroma.
  • If you don’t have a mini oven-safe pot, tightly cover the garlic with foil before baking.
  • Make sure to whisk the custard mixture well to achieve a smooth and even coating.
  • The Hawaiian rolls give a soft, sweet balance; a French baguette will be crispier and more rustic.
  • Broil carefully and watch closely to prevent the cheese from burning.
  • This bread is best eaten warm and fresh out of the oven.

Keywords: cheesy garlic bread, roasted garlic bread, Hawaiian rolls garlic bread, mozzarella garlic bread, cheesy appetizer

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